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Monday, October 15, 2012

getting ready for market

No, I'm not talking about quilt market. I don't have 12 super secret projects that I can't show you. I'm talking about getting our house ready to put on the market. My husband accepted a new job last Thursday and he started today. We are headed into transition (again) and we are going to have to move. I'm sure it will be alright in the end, but getting there will be a little painful. I'm not a big fan of change. (that's an understatement.)

This means that my sewing time has been replaced by....

painting trim. Fun. Times. I know that you are supposed to change your sewing machine needle after 8 hours of sewing. I wonder how many hours you can paint with a brush before you need to change it? I bet I'm due for a new one!

It's going to be a hard transition, but at least I have a pretty box of tissues. :)

Ha ha---since I've just spent the past 4-1/2 months doing just this I think I know the answer to that question. When your paint brush is no longer soft nd flexible when it dries--change it! My house lists tomorrow and then we get the joy of finding a rental until our new house is built. Since our move isn't happening until next year we are building and I will have the sewing room of my dreams.

Good luck with your move--trust me, you will have many, many sleepless nites ahead of you......and the stress is just beginning.

I am wishing you a quick sale and the perfect house on the other end! That was a really fast transition, but sometimes yanking the band aid off hurts less. Don't forget to pack lots of good memories with your belongings and start to plan the making of new ones as you take breaks from the everyday thingsrequired before you move.

We are looking at a big move this Summer. We plan on building in our new state, living at my parents during the Summer/Build. Excited to spend this time with my parents. I dread the transition, we are moving to be closer to family, not because we want to live in the new city. We plan to downgrade to a smaller house, with a bigger family. I look forward to the 'back to basics' cleansing, getting rid of the stuff we have collected but really do not need. (i.e. husband's pool table he NEVER USES). Keep yourself navigating to the positives and the negatives/frustrations will be easier to ride out.

If you get a good quality brush, like a "Purdy" brush (which are about $25!!!) you should be able to use it FOREVER!!! Trust me, it's SO worth it. Not because you don't ever have to replace it, but because it paints like a dream! It's like a perfect extension of your hand. You do have to perform some maintenance, like making sure the paint doesn't dry in it, and when you clean it, use a brush comb and wash until the water runs completely clear. If you care to go this route I recommend looking up some brush care videos to be sure you're doing it right.

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I swear I'm not a salesperson for Purdy! I just love a good tool. I'm also in love with my sewing machine. :P

A big change and painting trim...you need a drink! Hoping you may be able to enjoy the ups and downs coming your way so you don't have to use too many of those tissues. On a different note, Is it just me or wouldn't that tissue box pattern make for a great quilt?! Smiles~Beth

congrats on your husbands new job, Moving can be hard but energizing. I wish you luck on finding a new home. too bad you just updated your new sewing room in the basement. at least you won't have to paint that room...

Change is always hard for me too. The last move was heartbreaking, but God has blessed us abundantly and I pray that your blessings overflow as well. Hang in there and know we are cheering you on. If your moving to NM let me know, I'll come help! :)

Yeah, feeling your pain there, I just finished up with the brush and paint for the night - tomorrow is more of the same plus prepping for wallpapering. Why didn't I do this ages ago so I could at least enjoy the results of my hard work?! Now the next owner will get it and of course won't realise how awful it was before. Good luck with the move!

Good luck with it all. We just moved last year and although it was very close to our old house, it was still a ton of work. But in this new house, I finally have my own sewing space and lots more room overall so it was a good thing. Think positive!

Oh Amanda ~ praying for all to go smoothly. We have moved many times too. It isn't easy. Try to have some hand work to work on if you can, that always helps me. When we moved from GA to IN I worked on binding a quilt. A few stitches each evening was my Zen time. Can't wait to hear about your adventures ~ and yes, treat yourself to a new paint brush! and LOVE the kleenex box! Maybe an inspiration for a quilt to mark this transition. ;) PS....hope you are moving to Indiana!

Best wishes with the sale of your house and moving/finding a new home! We just moved to a new state for my husband's job this summer. We rented our house and found a new home after a long search. GOOD LUCK!!!

Best wishes with the sale of your house and moving/finding a new home! We just moved to a new state for my husband's job this summer. We rented our house and found a new home after a long search. GOOD LUCK!!!

Good luck! I know how you are feeling. This past June I left the city I had lived in for the past 22 years and moved 2000 miles back to my home state in order to marry my HS sweetheart. The transition was rough, but was made worse by the fact that I often focused on what I had given up versus what I now had. So my advice is to mourn the loss of what you are giving up and then focus on the positive aspects of your new situation. It might sound silly to mourn the loss of your plans, etc. in your old location, but it really works. Moving is stressful enough without adding more stress to it.

Moving is a lot of work, no doubt about it. Here's a short cut: Don't worry about packing anything on a hanger. On moving day, after the truck is loaded, just take everything out of the closets, still on the hangers, and lay it on top of everything else in the truck. I generally lay a blanket on top of all the boxes first, then lay the coats and clothes on top. When you get to the new place, that will be the first thing you unload. Simply take it all straight to a closet in the new house.

Hope all goes well and that you have a good move. It totally uproots your world for a time, but it also gives you a chance for a fresh start. Plus, think about how much fun you'll have decorating your new home! Best wishes to you and your family!

I don't like to move but there is some advantages. With all the things ( junk) I tend to save I need a reason to get rid of things I actually don' t use. Moving is a really god upportunity to do so. God luck with your move and I hope the whole family likes the new place!!!

I don't like to move but there is some advantages. With all the things ( junk) I tend to save I need a reason to get rid of things I actually don' t use. Moving is a really god upportunity to do so. God luck with your move and I hope the whole family likes the new place!!!

I don't like to move but there is some advantages. With all the things ( junk) I tend to save I need a reason to get rid of things I actually don' t use. Moving is a really god upportunity to do so. God luck with your move and I hope the whole family likes the new place!!!

Hello Amanda Jean... Well I can't give you any good advice on WHEN to change your paint brush but what I can do is to THANK YOU for a wonderful and inspiring quilting book. I just received yours and Cheryl's Sunday Morning Quilts and I am loving every page of it. It is so fresh, the design is really user friendly, it is easy to take in and just a great inspiration. I am now looking forward to sort my scraps and get started with a scrappy project. Wonderful.

I know the feeling about changes. *shrugs*. But there is good things to it also as you get to clean out stuff that you dont need anymore and give it away for charity or just throw it in the dumpster. ;)

Anyway GZ to your husband about the new job and GL with the move. Here is a ton of strengthening hugs to help you survive and get through the transition ok. *1000xhugs*

Wishing you good luck on your move. Change is always scary but I have found also rewarding (after a bit). I'm sitting here typing from a house we moved to a little over a year ago from a place I thought I'd never leave. It was a hard move for me and though I understood the reason (job) and even encouraged, it has taken me this long to call this place home. I've learned a lot about myself and though sometimes painful, am a better person for it and now for my family. On the bright side, new fabric stores and new people to share your quilting gifts with!!

It's a spring-clean; of your stuff and your life. Hope you are blessed with people to share the burden of the move.Just imagine all of us there, with paint brushes in hand and the work will be finished in no time.

Change is never easy - I know, just recently made a move myself. Just think of the many blessings yet to unfold for you. :) Remember one step at a time . . . I'm wishing you all the best with your move. Enjoy the journey and by all means take that bright and colourful box of tissues with you!

Oh, moving is hard. We moved recently too and it was hard. A little easier than some moves because we were moving back to family, but I still really miss the community that we left after 1.5 years. But the new community is good too. Good luck! (And I love the tissue box. When I first saw the picture I wondered how you were able to make the quilt so crisp.)

When you go to get a new brush, go to Lowes and look for a short, blue handled brush with a slanted brush part. The handle is flexible and very easy on your hand, and it is hands-down the best brush I've ever used for painting trim and cutwork. I've done a lot of painting around my house and this brush is my favorite - takes all the pain out of it! I got to the point where I didn't even need to use tape to do cutwork - the brush is tapered on the tip so that you can get a very clean line. I wish I could remember the brand, but I'm not at home so I can't go find one of mine - so sorry! And yes, they do wear out - so if you're doing a lot of painting, buy several!

we are doing the same thing! Put our home on the market a week ago! It gives me some peace of mind knowing someone else is doing the same thing as I am. It's so hard to uproot your kids. I am struggling with that. Especially with my oldest who is flourishing at school and has such a little niche of friends.